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Hidden Motives

Author: Blessing_O
last update Last Updated: 2025-11-01 13:55:17

A month had passed since Dawson had been locked up inside the dungeon. He spent many days left alone, and other times, he was visited either by the alpha king or his beta. Two faces he has come to despise more than anything. During this time, he never once saw Esme, not even catching a whiff of her scent.

The sound of approaching footsteps had his ears perking up and gase fixated at the hallway until the now familiar scent of a palace maid greeted his nostrils, and a scowl appeared formed between his brows.

“Hey Dawson,” said the maid once she was right in front of him. “I've brought your breakfast. I know it's not easy staying down here, so I even added a little something in there for you.”

Dawson stared at expressionless, but that didn't seem enough to take the bright smile away from the maid's face.

“I'll try to speak with King’s mate today on your behalf. I'm sure if she is the one asking him to set you free, His Majesty would listen. He truly dotes on her.” She continued anyway
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  • The Lycan's Possession    Hidden Motives

    A month had passed since Dawson had been locked up inside the dungeon. He spent many days left alone, and other times, he was visited either by the alpha king or his beta. Two faces he has come to despise more than anything. During this time, he never once saw Esme, not even catching a whiff of her scent.The sound of approaching footsteps had his ears perking up and gase fixated at the hallway until the now familiar scent of a palace maid greeted his nostrils, and a scowl appeared formed between his brows. “Hey Dawson,” said the maid once she was right in front of him. “I've brought your breakfast. I know it's not easy staying down here, so I even added a little something in there for you.”Dawson stared at expressionless, but that didn't seem enough to take the bright smile away from the maid's face.“I'll try to speak with King’s mate today on your behalf. I'm sure if she is the one asking him to set you free, His Majesty would listen. He truly dotes on her.” She continued anyway

  • The Lycan's Possession    The Only One To Trust

    Inside the king's study, Grant sat, his expression cold and unamused. The deep furrow between his brows only grew deeper. Although Leonardo was right in front of him, giving a summary of everything that happened during the day, his mind reeled back to Dawson and his claim on Esme.The more he thought about it, the more restless his beast became. Even though he knew ew it wasn't true, he couldn't shake it off his mind.“Alpha…!” Leonardo called when he could no longer ignore the growing tension in the air. It was almost suffocating even for him. “....” Grant looked at him but uttered no words. “Do you want to talk about it?” Leo asked, but he still said nothing. “I can't help you if I don't know what is going through your mind. Your mood does not only affect me. Everyone else is suffering from it.” “I want to know who her ex-mates are. How many they are and what they mean to her,” Grant suddenly said.His words took Leonardo off guard, but he was quick to recover. Knowing there w

  • The Lycan's Possession    Warning

    Alpha Dane could barely restrain himself even though he knew that it was true that Leonardo had not left them since their arrival. Even now, despite the king asking a few of the council members to wait behind, Leonardo was still with him and Grimes, not with the other alphas.But that didn't mean Leonardo had no idea where Dawson was. As the royal beta, he had the ability to mindlink almost everyone within Lyrria. Keeping contact and an active link with all of the palace staff and guards was nothing to him.“Do not test my patience beta Leo. I don’t have much of it…” Dane uttered but interrupted by Leonardo’s chuckles. He looked truly amused, and that rubbed Dane's pride and ego the wrong way.“You didn’t answer my question, Alpha Dane.” Leo said after his laughter ceased. His eyes narrowed pointedly, and he leaned forward just a little. “Why did he come with you? Why didn't he accompany you to our little gathering earlier? Why was it only you and your beta that were seen stepping thr

  • The Lycan's Possession    It will grow stronger

    Don't you ever say I just walked awayI will always want youI can't live a lie, running for my lifeI will always want you~Wrecking Ball — Miley Cyrus~============He could see her struggle in her eyes. Maintaining eye contact alone was already troublesome for her as it was. He couldn't fathom how hard it must be for her to say what was in her heart.Her lips quivered, and the solution she thought of to stop the trembling was to bite them, hold them between her teeth. But that pricked his heart. He wanted to stop her. To tell her she didn't have to force herself to speak, but then that would deprive her of the chance to speak. She was trying, and she had to be patient. That was what he did. He waited, even sitting beside silently. Silently encouraging her.“I…I don't want to go back to my pack. I want to stay here. I… want to accept the…the bond… that we have now. C…can you help me?” She stuttered through every word. Her voice trembled, lips quivering and nearly biting on her to

  • The Lycan's Possession    What If....?

    Inside the library, Esme was alone, focused on a book when the door creaked open, drawing her attention to it. Lifting her head, she saw Alicia returning with cookies and tea on a tray in her hands. She looked unusually happy about something, and that had her curious as well.“Did something happen, Alicia?” Esme asked as soon Alicia was close enough.Alicia gave an award winning smile and nodded vigorously. “You won't believe what I heard just now,” she said, pulling a chair to sit. Esme raised an eyebrow, and she chuckled. “Ophelia had an accident and almost died. She was on her way to the palace. I'm sure she had ulterior motives for coming. That has to be why she was so unlucky.” Esme frowned. Wasn't the meeting with Grant meant to be only with the alpha and beta of each pack? Then why did Ophelia come along with them? Perhaps it's because the pack was destroyed…? Esme thought to herself.“Not only that, my lady,” Alicia continued, her smile widening. “Dawson was also here in

  • The Lycan's Possession    A nameless stranger

    A heavy silence fell after his question. His gaze moved from one person to another, lingering just long enough to make them uncomfortable. The tension in the room thickened, and no one dared to meet his eyes.“Cat got your tongue?” Grant’s voice cut through the silence—cold and commanding, his presence almost suffocating.“Your Majesty,” one of the generals finally rose and gave a respectful bow. “The fault is mine. I shouldn’t have brought up the matter of your mate in such a setting. Please accept my sincere apology.”Grant studied him for a moment, then allowed a small, private smirk. At least one man had some courage. A bit of fire, he thought. “General Beckham, isn’t it?”“Yes, Your Majesty.”“You may have erred, but your point stands. This assembly wasn’t called to discuss my mate. Still, I recognize that it’s an important topic—one that could have been saved for a more appropriate time.”“My apologies, Your Majesty,” Beckham replied, lowering his gaze.“It appears you're the on

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